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The bridge's collapse has been described as "spectacular" and in subsequent decades "has attracted the attention of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians". [2] Throughout its short existence, it was the world's third-longest suspension bridge by main span, behind the Golden Gate Bridge and the George Washington Bridge.
The single greatest cause of failure in Washington has been flooding, frequently associated with severe storms, which then results in destructive bridge scour. [1] [2] [3] According to University of Washington meteorologist Cliff Mass, Western Washington is "particularly vulnerable to such bridge losses, with long floating bridges and the powerful winds associated with our terrain and incoming ...
The bridge before the collapse. The bridge carries a section of Interstate 5 (I-5) over the Skagit River between Mount Vernon and Burlington, in Washington state, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Seattle. I-5 is the primary highway between the metropolitan areas of Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. Before the collapse, approximately ...
The Washington Bridge's westbound spans were closed abruptly last December when workers and engineers discovered that the steel-reinforced concrete holding it up had become compromised and at risk ...
Monday, Dec. 11: Shutdown of the bridge. Monday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. - noon: Engineers from RIDOT and VHB are invited to a "Washington Bridge Critical Finding Discussion" virtual meeting. Prezioso ...
The west bound side of the Washington Bridge was suddenly closed Monday after a critical failure of old components was detected.The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the closure ...
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The Allen Street Bridge was a bridge over the Cowlitz River between Kelso, Washington and Longview, Washington that collapsed on January 3, 1923, killing as many as 35 people. It resulted in the deadliest bridge collapse in Washington history.